Human Resources Generalist - Spokane

Universal Bakery

Spokane, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$78,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Applicant Tracking System, Bakery, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Employee Orientation, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Exit Interviews, Federal Laws and Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Processes, Interviewing Skills, Job Fairs, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, OSHA, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), People Management, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Product Marketing, Reference Verification, Regulatory Compliance, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Social Media, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Staff Requirements, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Maintenance, Thought Leadership, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Spokane, WA
POSTED
1 day ago
Human Resources Generalist - Spokane

Are you 'bread' for success?

Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under awide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

  • Competitive Wages: Salary Range ($78,000 -$80,000 annual)
  • Growth and Development Opportunities
  • Generous Holiday and Vacation
  • Comprehensive Healthcare-full time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Profit Sharing and 401k Plan for retirement
  • Discount Franz Products

We are seeking a HR Generalist to join our hard working and fast-paced team. The experienced HR Generalist will be responsible for applying business knowledge and human resources expertise along with assisting in providing a wide range of HR support and advice. The HR Generalist will play a key role in the success of the organization by offering guidance on recruitment, terminations, performance management, employee relations and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between personnel and the management team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Functions as HR contact for the Division. Ensures consistent application of HR policies, practices, procedures and compliance with state and federal laws.
  • Organizes, coordinates and implements the recruitment process which includes: identifying most effective coordinating sourcing channels (social media sourcing, colleges/universities, trade schools, referrals, job fairs, on-line job boards appropriate for the job. Monitor channels' effectiveness.
  • Partners with hiring managers/supervisors to identify and understand personnel needs, job specifications, duties, qualifications and skills necessary to recruit for the position.
  • Assesses potential candidates for fit within the position identified including skills, education and experience
  • Oversees internal posting process and ensure managers and employees understand and adhere to process.
  • Coordinates and promotes employee referral program.
  • Conducts pre & post employment processing to include: testing, criminal background, motor vehicle, e-verify, reference checks schedules drug screens, drive tests, physicals and other related recruitment duties.
  • Conducts new hire orientation.
  • Monitors and ensures adherence to recruiting standards and process compliance.
  • Investigates and initiates partnerships with appropriate EEO/AAP outreach agencies.
  • Maintains applicant tracking system and associated AAP related processing.
  • Ensures position descriptions are up to date and develops standardized interview guides.
  • Other generalist duties to include:
    • Recommending new approaches, policies and procedures to maintain efficient and effective services.
    • Conducting exit interviews.
    • Works with time-sensitive deadliness.
    • Adherence to the Company's Core Values.
    • Conducts other related duties of which the above are representative.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 years' experience in the human resource profession, or the equivalent in work experience.
  • Experience working with a unionized workforce as a Human Resources Manager/Generalist is preferred.
  • Manufacturing and/or distribution experience is preferred.
  • Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification is preferred.
  • Effective communication skills – written, verbal and listening skills.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality laws, OSHA safety laws and Employment laws.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities at a time.
  • Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
Qualifications

Behaviors:

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

Required

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education:

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About the Company

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Universal Bakery